How To Prevent A Kitchen Flood

3/25/2021 (Permalink)

When your Matthews, NC, home floods, there is a good chance it originated from the kitchen. In most situations, there are multiple appliances that connect to water supply lines. It is important to know that if there is water damage in your kitchen, it can easily spread throughout the home and cause damage well past the kitchen. The best way to prevent this from happening is to periodically check appliances to reduce the chance of an incident.

Dishwasher: over time, the water supply line for your dishwasher can degrade. This degradation can lead to water leaking in the enclosed areas under and behind the dishwasher. The supply line could even rupture entirely. Checking this line twice a year is the best way to prevent any leaks. To find the water supply line by removing the kick plate at the front of the dishwasher and use a flashlight to inspect the area. If there is water, turn off the water supply and call a plumber. 

Under Sink System: In some homes, there is a water filtration system beneath the sink. Over time the lines can degrade and rupture. If this line cracks there can be substantial flooding in the kitchen. Check the filtration system and supply lines twice a year for any defects. 

Refrigerator: While it may seem like too much work to move the refrigerator, it is important to check all supply lines. When moving the fridge be careful not to kink or break the water supply line, pushing the fridge too close to the wall can kink the line while pulling it too far out can over-stress the line and cause a rupture. If your fridge has a plastic supply line it is best to replace it with copper or stainless-steel as they have better durability. 

Being prepared for a disaster in your Pineville, NC, home is the best way to prevent it. So make sure to regularly check appliances to avoid any catastrophic water damage in your home. If you do have a water disaster in your Charlotte, NC, be sure to call SERVPRO of South Mecklenburg County to make it "Like it never even happened." 

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